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R142 BNV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,156 mi
Last recorded154,156 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport111,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 BNV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 154,156 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 154,154 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 105,743 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 105,743 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 143,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Slight free play at steering wheel + minor play in steering colmn

Slight play in steering arm idler ball joint + slight play in axle/steering surport arm behind idler arm

o/s wing reapter dim

Pass 20 Jan 2010 137,774 miles

All tyres have outer sidewall damage

Both front and rear brake pipes corroded

Both front sprin top mounts corroded

Both rear leaf springs corroded and bush's worn

Engine and gearbox oil leak

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 136,523 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S Wing repeater flashing weak.

O/S/R Tyre perishing and getting low 3mm.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 136,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S Wing repeater flashing weak.

O/S/R Tyre perishing and getting low 3mm.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 134,291 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades wearing n/s+o/s

Pass 16 Sep 2006 129,015 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 122,379 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn †rear spring hanger bushes perished †oil leaking from engine

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Sport?

Based on 24,623 MOT tests across 2,823 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,083
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 772
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 700
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 664
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R142 BNV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 111,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R142 BNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R142 BNV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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